Learning and development in your adult social care role

Take your career further

Explore our wide range of training opportunities, designed to help you progress your role in adult social care.

There are lots of different ways that you can develop and learn. We offer access to on-the-job and online training, apprenticeships, shadowing opportunities, qualifications with higher education institutions and internal accreditations. We have learning and development opportunities to suit every need.

Our training courses

Progress your career with our range of professional training courses and qualifications, which include:

• Practice educator professional standards (PEPS)
• Approved mental health professional practice (AMHP)
• Best interest assessor
• Leadership and management training
• Manager development and leadership training
• Bespoke moving and handling training
• Seating and postural techniques
• Housing considerations adaptations
• Assistive technology
• Trusted assessor training 

Assessed and Supported Year in Employment

If you’re a newly qualified social worker, our Early Professional Development team will be on hand to provide extra support during your first year.

The Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (AYSE) is delivered by our dedicated academy. It's a unique opportunity to gain professional confidence, skills and knowledge under the leadership of our principal social worker.

Preceptorship program

We know how important it is to provide support for newly qualified occupational therapists as they transition into their first role as practitioners. Our preceptorship program offers regular supervision, case discussion and the development of competencies, and is overseen by our principal occupational therapist. 

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are a great way to learn new skills, get on-the-job training and gain a recognised qualification. We offer social work and occupational therapy apprenticeship opportunities through a range of different providers, settings and levels.

With a blend of study and the opportunity to shadow experienced team members, you’ll develop a range of practical, transferable skills that will increase your employability. All with the added bonus of earning whilst you're learning - what could be better!

Grade and pay progression

After gaining three years' post-qualifying experience (including three years in a statutory social work/occupational therapist role), you’ll be able to apply for enhanced pay progression.